Clueless came out in theaters 20 years ago. Let's all take a moment of silence for our youth. Despite a gender-bias roadblock that almost kept the film from happening, beloved Beverly Hills besties Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone) and Dionne Davenport (Stacey Dash) burst unforgettably onto the big screen and became a cultural phenomenon. As the tastemakers and trendsetters of their really good school, Bronson Alcott High (a stand-in for the infamous Beverly Hills High), the pumps- and plaid-sporting ladies befriend a newcomer, Tai Frasier (Brittany Murphy). She's the first project in Cher's conquest to become a better, more civilized person, a mission spurred on by playful taunting from her former stepbrother, Josh Lucas (Paul Rudd).
Whether they're swapping deflowering stories or playing Cupid for Miss Geist and Mr. Hall, the characters have an undeniable, enduring charm, and their classic one-liners have become part of an entire generation's shared lexicon. We've been obsessed for decades, regularly ending arguments with, "May I remind you that it does not say RSVP on the Statue of Liberty!" Our fixation extends beyond dressing up as Cher, Dionne, or Tai for Halloween, and we're guessing the same goes for you.
Do you prefer statement hats or Alaïa ensembles? Are you a big Cliffs Notes reader? Would you rather go shopping with your dreamboat or head to the skate park? Is Diet Coke more your thing or can you be found relaxing with an herbal refreshment? More importantly, are you a virgin who can't drive? It's time to find out once and for all. Start clicking and prepare to roll with the homies.
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